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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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